Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
August 24, 2022: SOAP #4647: Jeremiah 33-34; Psalm 74; 1John 5

SCRIPTURE: 1John (NIV) 5:2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

OBSERVATION:  In this letter, John mentions many things that we can know, and he goes on to tell us “how we can know.”  For John, the proof of our faith is in our actions.  Proof of our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ can be seen in our love for God.  Our love for God can be seen in our obedience to His commands. 

For those who love God, obeying Him is not a heavy burden!  It is a joy to carry out His commands.

APPLICATION: Love of God is not something that can be kept a secret.  Loving God will make me want to know what He had to say, so the Bible will become my most favored book.  Loving God will make me want to please Him, so I will read the Bible to see what He likes, what pleases Him, what brings Him joy.  Loving God makes me want to be around other people who love Him.  I enjoy worship and hearing the preaching of the Word.  Others will see changes in me because I love God. 

Love of God is hard to hide. 

PRAYER:  Lord, may everyone around me know that I love and serve you.  May they see that serving you is not a burden, but a source of joy.  Amen

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